Located in Lake Forest, CA, Lake Forest Montessori School enrolls 52 students from pre–kindergarten through first grade in a suburban setting.
The school operates as a nonsectarian Montessori program with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 and a total of 2 teachers.
Enrollment includes a student population with 76.5% identified as students of color, reflecting diversity within this California K–1 private school.
Lake Forest Montessori School serves early learners with a focus on foundational education in a suburban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We believe that children learn best when they are having fun.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Lake Forest Montessori School?
The application deadline for Lake Forest Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Lake Forest Montessori School is Fusion Academy Mission Viejo (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fulbright Montessori Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (0.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
20455 Alton Parkway
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 393-1220
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 393-1220
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-K
Woodcrest Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
6043 Tampa Avenue
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
61.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 117 students Avg. class size: 9 students Acceptance rate listed
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